Traditional Horse Husbandry - A Practical Guide to Horse-Keeping by, Carl W. Gay, edited by Kary C. Davis, PH.D. This classic guide to horse husbandry, first published in 1914, features every topic of interest to those who own or use horses for practical purposes or pleasure. Published at a time when horses were regarded as an industry, it emphasizes methods to increase equine productivity. As a matter of fact, it was originally written as a textbook for the student of agriculture in a less mechanizes era, complete with review questions at the end of each chapter. Today's readers will enjoy the well-illustrated historical depiction of the horse as machine before the imminent arrival of Henry Ford and his horseless carriage. Carl W. Gay was Professor of Animal Industry at the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. He was also the Director of Horse Breeding for the State Livestock Sanitary Board of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Kary C. Davis, PH.D. was Professor of Agriculture at the School of Country Life, George Peabody College for Teachers, In Nashville, Tennessee. Soft cover, 331 pages, 5 ½" x 8". We offer free shipping on all orders over $19.94. Orders under $19.95 will have a $2.50 handling fee added. To order by phone call toll free 866-596-9982.
